Hollywood History: Get a Piece of the Rock

An auction of Rock Hudson's estate includes everything from gifts from Liz Taylor to erotic art.

BY Christopher Harrity

June 22 2012 5:41 PM ET

A Rock Hudson signed letterSingle page, typed letter dated August 28, 1951, addressed to "Mr. Hodge," referring to Ken Hodge, Hudson's first long-term boyfriend. The letter states that as of the date of the letter, "any and all agreements, particularly that agreement dated August 4, 1949, shall be considered null and void" with the payment of $1,200 to Hodge. The letter is signed in blue ink by Hodge and "Roy H. Fitzgerald PKA Rock Hudson." Hodge is also credited with creating Hudson's stage name.10 x 8-1/2 inchesEstimate:$700-$900